Please enable JavaScript to view advertisements.
×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Fearless, Trusted News
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App
×
The Standard Group PLC The Standard Group Plc is a multi-media organization with investments in media platforms spanning newspaper print operations, television, radio broadcasting, digital and online services. The Standard Group is recognized as a leading multi-media house in Kenya with a key influence in matters of national and international interest.
  • Standard Group Plc HQ Office,
  • The Standard Group Center,Mombasa Road.
  • P.O Box 30080-00100,Nairobi, Kenya.
  • Telephone number: 0203222111, 0719012111
  • Email: corporate@standardmedia.co.ke
NEWS & CURRENT AFFAIRS
Digital News
evewoman
Farm Kenya
Entertainment
Sports
The Nairobian
TV STATIONS
RADIO STATIONS
ENTERPRISE
The Standard

Barty and Nadal claim season-ending ITF awards

By AFP | Dec. 19, 2019
Google News Prefer the Standard on Google
Australia's Ashleigh Barty celebrates with the trophy after winning the final against Marketa Vondrousova of the Czech Republic. [Courtesy]

Ash Barty and Rafa Nadal were named International Tennis Federation’s (ITF) World Champions for 2019 on Thursday, rewarding them for stellar seasons in which they finished at the top of women’s and men’s rankings respectively.

Barty, who quit tennis to play cricket in 2014 before returning to the game in 2016, became the first Australian to win the French Open since Margaret Court in 1973 when she beat Czech Marketa Vondrousova in June.

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Fact-first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Support Independent Journalism

Stand With Bold Journalism.
Stand With The Standard.

Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. At The Standard, we invest time, courage and skills to bring you accurate, factual and impactful stories. Subscribe today and stand with us in the pursuit of credible journalism.

Continue →
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payment Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902


Related Topics

Ash Barty Rafa Nadal International Tennis Federation ITF French Open Fed Cup ITF World Champion Andy Murray Davis Cup
.

Latest Stories

Vihiga County steps up digital push to improve service delivery
Vihiga County steps up digital push to improve service delivery
Sci & Tech
By Brian Kisanji
10 mins ago
Nairobi summit seeks to unlock global capital and African market deals
Business
By John Maina
20 mins ago
The tree that sings: Weaver birds steal the show at Sarova Whitesands
Environment & Climate
By Maarufu Mohamed
38 mins ago
.

The Standard Insider

From inadequate classrooms to no latrines: Inside sorry state of Nakuru ECDEs
By Irene Githinji 2 hrs ago
From inadequate classrooms to no latrines: Inside sorry state of Nakuru ECDEs
Why macadamia export window fell short of target
By Benard Sanga 3 hrs ago
Why macadamia export window fell short of target
Tob Cohen removed Sarah Wairimu from final will, lawyer tells court
By Nancy Gitonga 3 hrs ago
Tob Cohen removed Sarah Wairimu from final will, lawyer tells court
Moving target: Why Kenya's dream of industrialising keeps being deferred
By Dennis Kabaara 7 hrs ago
Moving target: Why Kenya's dream of industrialising keeps being deferred
.

Digger Classified

GET OUR NEWSLETTER

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated on the latest developments and special offers!

CONNECT WITH US

FOR THE LATEST JOB ADVERTS

join Digger Classifieds telegram channel
The Standard
© 2026. The Standard Group PLC. All rights reserved